traversing
|tra-vers-ing|
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/trəˈvɜrsɪŋ/
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/trəˈvɜːsɪŋ/
(traverse)
crossing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'traverse' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'traverser,' where 'tra-' meant 'across' and 'verser' meant 'to turn.'
Historical Evolution
'traverser' transformed into the Middle English word 'traversen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'traverse.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to turn across,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move across or through something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to move across, over, or through something.
The hikers were traversing the mountain trail.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'traverse'.
They are traversing the desert on camels.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39